New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled iconic Sufi poet Amir Khusro’s fondness for ‘Basant’ (spring), which is spreading throughout Delhi presently. Attending the jahan-e-khusro event, PM modi also recited a couplet of khusro on the season. “Sakal Ban Phool Rahi Sarson, Sakal Ban Phool Rahi Sarson, Ambva Phoote Tesu … Read more
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) Kolkata, with its rich cultural heritage, comes alive each year to celebrate Basant Panchami, a festival that marks the arrival of spring and honours Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom, arts, and knowledge. This year, Syamaprasad College in South Kolkata witnessed a grand celebration, with an enthusiastic crowd of students turning … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) As Prayagraj sees crowds of devotees swell on the third ‘Amrit Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, government offices in the city have been given a holiday to help manage the large crowd for the occasion of Basant Panchami. The District Magistrate of Prayagraj has declared a holiday in government offices. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was active from the early hours of Monday, monitoring updates from the ‘war room’ since 3 AM, ensuring the smooth conduct of the Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh. In the wake of the recent stampede that claimed 30 lives and left … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj for the much-awaited Amrit Snan (holy bath), marking a significant spiritual milestone. The Akhadas, leading their devotees, began the journey to the Sangam early in the morning, where they … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (IANS) With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists is gathering on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh. Considering the huge gathering, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has arranged a dedicated shuttle and reserved bus fleet … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (IANS) in the light of the upcoming amrit snan on basant panchami during the mahakumbh mela, all medical teams in the Praygaraj Division Haveen Put on HIGH ALERT. More than 1,200 medical personnel are fully prepared and on standby mode in Mahakumbh Nagar to provide immediate assistance. Additionally, the entire medical … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Delhi is set to witness a “Vikas ka Naya Basant” (New spring of development) after the upcoming Assembly elections, comparing it to the seasonal change brought by Basant Panchami. Addressing a massive public gathering in Delhi’s R.K. Puram, PM Modi extended his … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his best wishes to the nation on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his heartfelt greetings, stating, “Heartiest greetings … Read more